Lawtey, Florida is located in Bradford county and was established in 1877 after a group of 30 people seeking a warmer climate relocated to northern Florida from Chicago. Lawtey is a small country town that is famous for its speed trap, where tickets are given out by the "Silver Bullet," an unmarked silver police car and the "Black Widow," an unmarked black police car.
The Economy Inn is an older motor lodge style hotel located on Highway 301 in Lawtey. All of the rooms are ground level and feature cable television, full bathrooms, air conditioning and telephones. The hotel is 45 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and the University of Florida in Gainesville. Local restaurants within a mile include Touchdown Pizza and Subway.
The Budget Inn in Lawtey is known for its southern hospitality. The property is well-cared for with a cottage flair. All rooms are located on the ground level for easy access. Guest rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, Internet service, comfortable beds and a full bathroom. The Budget Inn sits beside Fat Jack's Smokestack BBQ restaurant, offering home-style barbecue with a small town touch. Other local eateries are The Pit Stop Cafe, Danny Sue's Cafe and, a few miles away in Starke, you will find Taco Bell, McDonald's, Sonny's Barbecue, Western Steer and a large array of major chain restaurants. If a picnic by the lake is what you're looking for, then head to Kingsley Lake, located 15 minutes away in Starke. Take your swimsuit and fishing pole for a day on the lake.
The Econo Lodge is located six miles south of Lawtey on Highway 301 in Starke. This Econo Lodge is on one level with parking just outside the rooms. The amenities include handicap rooms with ramp access, non-smoking rooms, business center and an inviting outdoor swimming pool. The guest rooms are well-appointed with comfortable bedding, writing desk, full bathroom with shower, high speed Internet connection, plus a microwave and refrigerator. A complimentary breakfast is offered to guests each morning. Small pets up to 23 lbs. are accepted with a limit of two pets per room. Whirlpool suites are available for an additional fee.
The Sleepy Hollow Motel is located five miles south of Lawtey on Highway 301. The Sleepy Hollow has been a landmark in Starke since 1949. Guests are welcomed by the garden gnome and the friendly hospitality of this hotel owners is what brings visitors back year after year. While the amenities are limited, the Sleepy Hollow provides clean and comfortable rooms with cable television and a full bathroom. The owners are animal-friendly and even have a few goats, roosters and dogs on the property. Located within a couple of miles is a Super Walmart and Tractor Supply. Restaurants are plentiful, including southern-style food at Grannies Restaurant two miles from the Sleepy Hollow, or authentic Mexican cuisine at the Laredo Mexican Restaurant, one of the most highly rated establishments in Starke, less than two miles from the hotel on Highway 301.
